Current Time in Kitwe, Zambia 🇿🇲
Lat/Long: 12.8° S, 28.21° E
Elevation: 1,224 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 70 cities in Zambia by population
Province: Copperbelt
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lusaka
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Zambia: CAT
Daylight Hours in Kitwe
Kitwe gets 11h 23m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset is at 17:48.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 22m near the June solstice to 12h 53m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 05:07 | 06:25 | 12:06 | 15:22 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:07 | 06:25 | 12:06 | 15:22 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:07 | 06:25 | 12:07 | 15:22 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:07 | 06:26 | 12:07 | 15:23 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:08 | 06:26 | 12:07 | 15:23 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:08 | 06:26 | 12:07 | 15:23 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:08 | 06:26 | 12:07 | 15:23 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
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How Far Is Kitwe From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,144 km | NE (35deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,042 km | NE (55deg) |
| Paris | 7,312 km | NNW (342deg) |
| London | 7,656 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Moscow | 7,673 km | N (6deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,917 km | WSW (249deg) |
| Singapore | 8,483 km | E (85deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,139 km | ENE (67deg) |
Kitwe's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kitwe and you would surface in the open ocean, near 12.8deg N, 151.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kitwe
What time is it in Kitwe right now?
The current local time in Kitwe is 16:32 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Kitwe follows the Africa/Lusaka time zone.
What time zone is Kitwe in?
Kitwe uses the Africa/Lusaka IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Kitwe?
Is Kitwe on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kitwe is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kitwe today?
Today in Kitwe: sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset is at 17:48, giving 11h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kitwe tonight?
The moon phase over Kitwe tonight is Waning Crescent with 17.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Kitwe?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kitwe, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.